The time it takes for a new # to be recognized will depend on the type/carrier of the phone number. If it's a virtual phone #, it can take months. If it's a real mobile carrier (such as Verizon or AT&T) it can show up within a few weeks or so. This is based on my own testing and observations.

Of course if you call into PayPal to change your # and it's your real account, they will confirm with public database questions, and if you pass the new # will be effective right away.

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The time it takes for a new # to be recognized will depend on the type/carrier of the phone number. If it's a virtual phone #, it can take months. If it's a real mobile carrier (such as Verizon or AT&T) it can show up within a few weeks or so. This is based on my own testing and observations.

Of course if you call into PayPal to change your # and it's your real account, they will confirm with public database questions, and if you pass the new # will be effective right away.

Nick, will Lycamobile be considered as a real mobile carrier? No name needed to get registered when activating the phone number, but real SIM card.

Nick, will Lycamobile be considered as a real mobile carrier? No name needed to get registered when activating the phone number, but real SIM card.

Thanks.

Lycamobile is a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) which means they don't have a network of their own and simply lease time on one of the "big 4" mobile networks in the USA: It can be AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint).

So long as you are using an actual mobile network, PayPal will consider it accordingly.

Lycamobile is a MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) which means they don't have a network of their own and simply lease time on one of the "big 4" mobile networks in the USA: It can be AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint).

So long as you are using an actual mobile network, PayPal will consider it accordingly.

Nick, you mentioned Lycamobile is "Mobile virtual network", but later you mentioned I am using "actual mobile network".

Not true. I've had many 180 day limited accounts. After the 180 days I try to withdraw to a bank account and they give this message. I have waited a year on some they still give this message (add phone number, we can't allow this phone number....). But if you withdraw to a debit card they will allow the withdrawal.

This "we can not identify" bullcrap message is a scam. They are phishing you for more info.